Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria confers honorary degrees on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sheikh Sharif Sale

The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has approved the conferment of Honorary Degrees on Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Sale at the institution’s 44th Convocation Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, 25th January 2025.

The conferment followed the consideration and endorsement of the Honorary Degrees Committee by the University Senate at its 544th special meeting. Subsequently, the Council gave the approval at its 207th (Special) meeting held on Wednesday, 8th January 2025.

The Public Affairs Directorate, office of the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in a statement on Friday, disclosed that both personalities have accepted the honour.

According to the statement, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala would be conferred with Doctor of Science, D.Sc, Honoris Causa while Sheikh Sharif Sale will receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, LL.D, Honoris Causa.

The statement added, “Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, GCON a global finance expert, an economist and international development professional with over 40 years of experience working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America, is currently the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO. She assumed office as WTO Director-General in March 2021, becoming the first woman and the first African to head the international organisation.”